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Orientation of the 13th Happy Move Camp

Orientation of the 13th Happy Move Camp

      The Orientation of the 13th Happy Move Camp (scheduled between 20th – 31st July 2014) was conducted for       Graduate Engineering Trainees (GETs) of Hyundai on the 8th of July in the training centre of Hyundai Motors India, Irungattukottai, Sriperumbudur Taluk, Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu.  Three members of our Chennai team facilitated the orientation for 18 participants with the coordination of Mr. Sridhar from Hyundai.       During the session, the Chennai team introduced…

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13th HMC pre-visit

13th HMC pre-visit

      From the 26th of May to the 28th of May, representatives of Better World Organisation, Hyundai Motor Company (Korea) and FSL-India visited the shortlisted villages for the 13th Happy Move Camp (HMC) in Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu. The three day schedule included (i) The delegates meeting with FSL-India and Hyundai Motor India for logistics of selection of villages; (ii) A visit to the nine villages that were shortlisted by the FSL-India Chennai team; (iii) A final meeting…

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The Journey of a Plastic Bag

The Journey of a Plastic Bag

      Margaux, a long-term volunteer (LTV) working in Tamil Nadu writes to us about her experience during World Environment Day.        “I am Ms. Margaux from France, volunteering in the Model Village Project (MVP).  On 5th June, the day began as “World Environment Day“.  We (I and the FSL-India Chennai team) planned a puppetry session for the primary school children of the age group between 8 10 years in Panchayat Union Primary School, Thenneri, Kancheepuram District….

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Annelie’s experience so far

Annelie’s experience so far

      Annelie, a long-term volunteer (LTV) from Germany has been teaching at our Model Village Project since August 2013. With three more months to go, she writes to us about her experiences so far.     “First of all living with a Indian family is the most exciting way to get to know to the Indian culture. Of course it depends on the family, their background and their surrounding but it will be your once in a lifetime…

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A ‘Smart Class’

A ‘Smart Class’

What could we accomplish in India if we joined together with people from a different part of the world for a common purpose, put behind them the muscle and strength of a large multinational company and then supported them with 13 years of experience and knowledge of our country? One answer is a ‘Smart Class’.

Volunteer’s Contribution in Teaching Project

Volunteer’s Contribution in Teaching Project

Name of volunteer: Miss Maria Country: Mexico Duration: June and July 2012 Project / Field: MVP / Regular Teaching     I would like to share about Miss Maria and her work in a regular teaching in Model Village Project. She hails from Mexico, came to India for a two-month volunteering in a teaching project facilitated by FSL-India. She worked in a government school in Chennai. She really impressed people by her hard-work with the children. She taught spoken English,…

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Laurus Edutech Delegate Visit Model Village Project

Laurus Edutech Delegate Visit Model Village Project

Laurus Edutech is an ISO 9001:2008 certified premier skill development group. It has over 34 years of experience in providing high quality vocational training to students, assessment support services to leading industry bodies and government organizations, placement and flexible staff service to customers across diverse industries. It has partnered with several government organizations, nodal agencies and other service providers.   Laurus Edutech has been implementing CSR activities in their target area for the local community to benefit. It is now…

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Update on 9th Happy Move Camp – 2012

Update on 9th Happy Move Camp – 2012

FSL-India has been implementing CSR project titled Happy Move Global Youth Volunteers and Model Village (MVP) in Tamil Nadu.  The program primarily aimed to serve the communities of Sriperumbudur and Kanchipuram districts. It is supported by Hyundai Motors Company (HMC) as part of corporate social responsibility.   FSL-India hosted the 9th Happy Move Global Youth Camp for South Korean Volunteers. The program was organized for 13 days in Kancheepuram District from 15th to 27th July 2012. Altogether 128 Korean volunteers,…

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Volunteers Begin their work with Independence Day Celebration

Volunteers Begin their work with Independence Day Celebration

August 15th, when India celebrated its 66th Independence Day, Miss Silvia Franke from Germany and Miss Marion Robert from France arrived to work for teaching project at Irunkattukottai village where FSL-India is currently implementing Model Village Project. This is the first day for volunteers to begin their volunteering work at Model Village Project. They are immensely pleased to join the community to celebrate 66th Independence Day of India. They attended the celebration at the local school and later participated in…

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FSL-India finds a Niche in Accidents Prevention and Mitigation Committee

FSL-India finds a Niche in Accidents Prevention and Mitigation Committee

Formation of Local Crisis Group at Sriperumbudur Block and Kancheepuram District is gaining momentum. Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India has formed Chemical Accidents Prevention and Mitigation Committee (emergency planning, preparedness and response) at Kancheepuram district. Local Administration and SIPCOT Project Office also have formed a Local Crisis Group in Sriperumbudur block where FSL-India is the only organisation of the forum and a member of the committee to facilitate the program. Representative from Government Department such as health,…

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